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AL HB405
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Napoleon Bracy
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AI Summary
- Creates new crime of "bail jumping in the third degree" for violating any condition of court-ordered electronic monitoring after being released from custody with or without bail
- Classifies the offense as a Class C misdemeanor
- Provides an affirmative defense if the violation was unintentional or unavoidable due to circumstances beyond the defendant's control, with the burden of proof on the defendant
- Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; bail jumping in the third degree, established
Crimes & Offenses
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/5/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026
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